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Life Coaching + Inner Healing
Feeling stuck in a cycle and unsure how to break free? Perhaps you’re frustrated with life and need a fresh perspective. Sometimes, our lens on life is clouded, making it difficult to see ourselves as God intended. If you’re ready to break these cycles, gain a new perspective, and reconnect with God and others, fill out the contact form below.
The Back 40 Podcast
The second half of life presents unique challenges like parenting adult children, navigating menopause, coping with loss, starting a new job, and transitioning into retirement. It’s a time to embrace certainty, appreciate the little things, and explore questions about faith, ministry, or calling. Join us for these discussions and more on the show – take a look!
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Mary Hess, host of The Back 40 podcast, hails from the mountains of North Carolina (by way of Kentucky farmland and the Lowcountry). Mary grew up singing and playing piano in church, leading a crowd in worship not long after she could talk. Much of her life experience has centered around church, including having pastored for over 15 years in various roles. She holds a BA in counseling from Liberty University and has training in a variety of inner healing and emotional and mental health ministries.
Mary lives a life of authenticity, real communication (even when it’s hard), and compassion for those who struggle to feel seen and loved. She and her husband Shannon strive to be hospitable to the Presence of God – whatever that looks like – and to foster real relationships and community as the Bible demonstrates.
On The Back 40 Podcast, Mary brings a fresh take on life after 40 – speaking from the heart and from reality on what it’s like to live a Christian life in her forties and beyond. She tackles topics across the board, including all aspects of life – physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational – with a sense of humor and with spiritually grounded wisdom.
When Mary isn’t coaching or teaching (or podcasting!), you’ll find her spending time with her family, baking delicious homemade sourdough bread, or devouring a good book (okay, and maybe the occasional Netflix binge). Join Mary on the journey of life after 40 – it’s one you won’t want to miss.
recommendations
Matt Tommey
Artist, Mentor & Best Selling Author
“Mary Hess has a passion for helping people live from a healthy Kingdom perspective that is rooted in God’sWord, authenticity and community. Her commitment to facilitating freedom and transformation through relationship and meaningful conversations is inspiring. She points people to Jesus and invites them into the life God created them to live. I highly recommend Mary and all the work she does to help people experience life abundant in Christ.”
Terri Robinson
Life Coach, Mentor & Trauma Counseling Practitioner
“Sitting down, and spending time with Mary is like settling into a warm cozy conversation with a friend who ‘gets you’ in a way that only comes from a personal relationship with God. She has a way of gently working beside you in digging out root issues that brings such freedom. I highly recommend Mary as a wise, faithful and grounded counselor.”
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I’d love to hear from you. Have you listened to the podcast and want to share some thoughts or suggest someone to be a guest — maybe yourself? Are you interested in moving forward in life — getting ‘unstuck’ — and want to chat? Fill out the contact form and I’ll get back to you asap!
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